Private detection of relatives in forensic genomics using homomorphic encryption by Fillipe D. M. de Souza, Hubert de Lassus, Ro Cammarota

“…We present three distinct approaches, including one unsupervised and two supervised methods, all of which demonstrated exceptional performance in the iDASH 2023 Track 1 competition. Results Our HE-based methods can rapidly predict 400 kinship scores from an encrypted database containing 2000 entries within seconds, capitalizing on advanced technologies like Intel AVX vector extensions, Intel HEXL, and Microsoft SEAL HE libraries. …”
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Nav2Scene: Navigation-driven fine-tuning for robot-friendly scene generation by Bowei Jiang, Tongyuan Bai, Peng Zheng, Tieru Wu, Rui Ma

“…Despite achieving photorealistic 3D renderings through such approaches, current frameworks systematically neglect to incorporate agent-centric functional metrics essential for optimizing navigational topology and task-oriented interactivity in embodied AI systems like service robotics platforms or autonomous domestic assistants. …”
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Mathematical approach for rapid determination of pull-in displacement in MEMS devices by Yongcun Shao, Yutong Cui

“…By uniquely applying the variational principle and incorporating a custom-designed functional, a set of equations is derived. These equations are transformed into an iterative algorithm for calculating pull-in displacement, with nonlinear terms addressed through approximation and perturbation techniques tailored to the MEMS system’s characteristics.ResultsValidation using specific examples demonstrates the method's accuracy in determining pull-in displacement and voltage. …”
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Managing Arsenic Pollution from Soil–Plant Systems: Insights into the Role of Biochar by Qitao Su, Zhixuan Du, Xinyi Huang, Muhammad Umair Hassan, Faizah Amer Altihani

“…Arsenic toxicity negatively affects plant morph-physiological and biochemical functioning and upsurges the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which negatively affect cellular structures. …”
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Simulation study of heat transfer behaviour of turbulent two-phase flow in a 3D cubic shell and tube heat exchanger using water and different nanofluids by Ali Khaleel Kareem, Athraa Hameed Alabbasi, Ali M. Mohsen

“…The shell space is represented as a closed cubic area filled with diverse fluids, while the tube functions as the thermal exchange component. It investigates parameters like nanofluid variations, nanoparticle dimensions, and volume ratios to enhance the efficiency of temperature exchange between the shell and tube fluids. …”
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Role of information technology in enhancing competitive priorities: Evidence from Yemeni pharmaceutical sector by Khadeeja Aljaradi, Ahmad Alshami

“…Acknowledgment The authors would like to acknowledge Sana’a University for providing the opportunity to conduct this analysis. …”
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Physicochemical mechanisms of polyethyleneimine-grafted graphene oxide in shale swelling mitigation through nanocomposite-clay interaction analysis by Abdul Hazim Abdullah, Syahrir Ridha, Dzeti Farhah Mohshim, Mohd Azuwan Maoinser

“…The findings establish the dual functionality of PEI-GO as a physical and chemical stabilizer, offering a sustainable solution for shale stability in water-based drilling fluids. …”
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Empowering Healthcare: TinyML for Precise Lung Disease Classification by Youssef Abadade, Nabil Benamar, Miloud Bagaa, Habiba Chaoui

“…However, it has limitations, such as a lack of recording functionality, dependence on the expertise and judgment of physicians, and the absence of noise-filtering capabilities. …”
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Simplistic synthesis of L-Serine-ZnS composites with distinct morphological nature, enhanced thermal stability and superior photocatalytic enactment for ciprofloxacin removal by Aimon Hossain Faisal, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Khan, Jae-Ho Jeong

“…Abstract L-Serine-ZnS composites were synthesized via a simple solvent casting approach by altering the quantity of added ZnS within a range of 1–5 wt%. The functions of the prepared L-Serine-ZnS composites as photocatalysts with superior performance were evaluated together with the outcomes of morphology, photoluminescence (PL) and thermal properties. …”
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Transformative bioprinting: 4D printing and its role in the evolution of engineering and personalized medicine by Vidhi Mathur, Prachi Agarwal, Meghana Kasturi, S. Varadharajan, Elsa Sanatombi Devi, Kirthanashri S. Vasanthan

“…Beyond healthcare, the potential for smart structures in fields like robotics and aerospace is highlighted, showcasing the technology's ability to deliver tailored, dynamic solutions across various domains. …”
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SPARQ: Efficient Entanglement Distribution and Routing in Space–Air–Ground Quantum Networks by Mohamed Shaban, Muhammad Ismail, Walid Saad

“…Existing quantum routing algorithms focus on stationary ground nodes and utilize link distance as an optimality metric, which is unrealistic for dynamic systems, like SPARQ. Moreover, in contrast to the prior art that assumes homogeneous nodes, SPARQ encompasses heterogeneous nodes with different functionalities further complicates the entanglement distribution. …”
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How Error Prevention and Organizational Silence Influences Managers’ Self-Perception – A Repertory Grid Study by Laura Kussin, Henning Bundtzen

“…It is a rather mindset like a tank that can always be filled up more. Leaders’ self-awareness is crucial to improve their abilities and much more inaccurate self-perception can become harmful for an organisations’ performance. …”
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Blue Light Therapy Glasses in Parkinson’s Disease: Patients’ Experience by Katarzyna Smilowska, Daniel J. van Wamelen, Antonius M. C. Schoutens, Marjan J. Meinders, Bastiaan R. Bloem

“…Results. 74% of respondents reported subjective improvements in night-time sleep, daytime sleepiness, depressive symptoms, motor functioning, or a combination thereof. The median score for the System Usability Scale (SUS; 0–100 range, higher scores indicating better performance) was 70.0. …”
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Brain Tumour Segmentation Using Choquet Integrals and Coalition Game by Makhlouf Derdour, Mohammed El Bachir Yahiaoui, Moustafa Sadek Kahil, Mohamed Gasmi, Mohamed Chahine Ghanem

“…While many studies have explored ensemble learning techniques in this area, most rely on aggregation functions like the Weighted Arithmetic Mean (WAM) without accounting for the interdependencies between classifier subsets. …”
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Identification and validation of ANXA3 and SOCS3 as biomarkers for acute myocardial infarction related to sphingolipid metabolism by Ling Sun, Lingyan He, Hai-Hua Pan, Chang-Lin Zhai

“…The ANN model showed superior diagnostic performance compared to individual markers. Biomarkers were enriched in the toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathway. …”
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b-move: faster lossless approximate pattern matching in a run-length compressed index by Lore Depuydt, Luca Renders, Simon Van de Vyver, Lennart Veys, Travis Gagie, Jan Fostier

“…Recent advancements in run-length compressed indices like Gagie et al.’s r-index and Nishimoto and Tabei’s move structure, alleviate memory constraints but focus primarily on backward search for MEM-finding. …”
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Estimating area under the curve from graph-derived summary data: a systematic comparison of standard and Monte Carlo approaches by Sean Titensor, Joshua Ebbert, Karen Della Corte, Dennis Della Corte

“…Meta-analysts must frequently extract means and standard errors from figures and estimate outcome measures like the area under the curve (AUC) without access to participant-level data. …”
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The operational municipal solid waste management policy focuses on identifying waste generation behavior across multiple levels in mega cities, a case study by Hamed Alimoradiyan, Ahmad Hajinezhad, Hossein Yousefi, Mario Giampietro

“…According to this conceptualization, the UWMS functions as an organ within a socio-ecological system, controlling urban metabolism and providing resources and capacity for regional sinks within the larger waste management system. …”
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A Comparison of Different Solar Radiation Models in the Iberian Peninsula by Catalina Roca-Fernández, Xavier Pons, Miquel Ninyerola

“…Although all models consistently captured intra-annual variability, discrepancies in absolute values arise due to factors such as the differences in their functional designs and input parameters. InsolMets, which integrates cloud optical thickness, cloud fractional cover, the diffuse radiation component, and enhanced solar illumination geometry, was the most robust model, showing relevant improvements (61.5% in January, 59.7% in November, and 52.0% in December) compared to the worst-performing model (constant atmospheric conditions). …”
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Regulatory culture and architectural project by Mario Losasso

“…The evolution of normative culture has shifted from a system of objective regulations, aimed at defining characteristics and functions of specific building objects to rationalise what exists, to more flexible regulations that are predominantly suggestions for performance. …”
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